Freescale RF Power GaN Transistor Delivers Breakthrough Wideband and Thermal Performance

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL), the global leader in radio frequency (RF) power transistors, today introduced the industry’s highest thermal and wideband performance GaN device with a 125 watts continuous wave (CW) GaN-on-SiC transistor. By offering extended operational bandwidth, the new MMRF5014H is ideal for wideband amplifiers in scientific equipment, as well as in military communications products for the U.S. defense sector including jammers, radar implementations and electronic warfare systems.

Performance of 100 W CW power over 200-2500 MHz bandwidth with greater than 12 dB gain across the band is demonstrated in the available reference circuit. The transistor is designed to deliver 58 percent efficiency and to easily achieve power levels in excess of 125 W in narrower band applications. In addition, the device delivers best-in-class thermal performance of less than 1° C/W and offers extreme VSWR ruggedness of 20:1.

This new GaN product is the first of several that Freescale plans to introduce to help customers push the current boundaries of performance while addressing the stringent size, weight and power (SWaP) requirements of the defense industry and other markets.

“Radios today typically require multiple RF amplifiers to cover a wide frequency spectrum, but with the new MMRF5014H, only one is needed,” said Paul Hart, senior vice president and general manager of Freescale’s RF group. “Size, weight and power upgrades are critical for our customers, and by replacing several amplifiers with a single device, the MMRF5014H helps across all three of these factors.”

The MMRF5014H is included in Freescale’s Product Longevity Program, as are other RF products in the military portfolio. For terms and conditions of this program, and to obtain a list of available products, please visit www.Freescale.com/productlongevity. Additionally, Freescale military RF products are supported by a dedicated team of experts to assist customers through all stages of device selection, implementation and system development.

Availability

Samples and evaluation circuits for the MMRF5014H transistor are available now. For pricing or additional information, please contact a local Freescale sales office or visit www.freescale.com/RFmilitary.

About Freescale

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) is a global leader in embedded processing solutions, providing industry-leading products that are advancing the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. From microprocessors and microcontrollers to sensors, analog integrated circuits and connectivity – our technologies are the foundation for the innovations that make our world greener, safer, healthier and more connected. Some of our key applications and end-markets include automotive safety, hybrid and all-electric vehicles, next generation wireless infrastructure, smart energy management, portable medical devices, consumer appliances and smart mobile devices. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing and sales operations around the world. www.freescale.com.

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